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Determine Tariff Rates Using Country-Specific Resources

A tariff or duty (the words are used interchangeably) is a tax levied by governments on the value including freight and insurance of imported products. Different tariffs are applied on different products by different countries.

Below is also a list of publically available databases with tariff and tax information usually published by each countryâs government. Tariff (duty) rates are listed by each productâs HS code. If you do not know it, find out how to determine your HS code.

TAX: Most products are subject to a 17 percent value-added tax. The value-added tax for some products is 7 percent. There is also a Customs user fee of 4 percent and Customs Formality Charge of 2%. Fees are applied on CIF, while taxes are on CIF + duty + customs fees.

C

TAX: There is a 10 percent value added tax for most products applied on CIF + duty.

Cameroon

TARIFF: Cameroon applies the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africaâs Common External Tariff available from IZF (French only). At Cameroon and WTO look for âGet tariff dataâ. Applied on CIF.

TAX: There is an 18.7 percent Value Added Tax applied on CIF + duty. An Excise Tax (indirect tax on consumption goods) of 25 percent on CIF may also apply for specific categories of goods defined by ministerial ordinance may apply.

TARIFF: At Central African Republic and WTO look for âGet tariff dataâ. There is a 5 percent duty on basic necessities, 10 percent on raw materials and capital goods, 20 percent on intermediate and miscellaneous goods, and 30 percent on consumer goods. Duty rate is applied on CIF.

TAX: Turnover tax and Community Integration tax may apply, as well as excise taxes on products such as beer, wine and spirits, tobacco, perfumes, and cosmetic products (further definitive information is not available).

Chad

TARIFF: Chad applies the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africaâs Common External Tariff available from IZF (French only). WTO Tariff Database, use the applied rates. Requires registration. Applied on CIF.

TAX: There is an 18 percent value added tax on CIF + duty. Also, there is a 10% Turnover Tax. Other taxes include a Community Integration Tax subject to intermediate and consumer goods entering for consumption. An Excise tax is charged on alcohol, tobacco, cosmetic products, household electrical products, eggs and salt. All taxes except the Value Added Tax are applied on the CIF.

TARIFF RESOURCES: WTO Tariff Database. Applied on FOB. The Democratic Republic of Congo applies the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africaâs Common External Tariff of 0% for capital goods and raw materials, 10% for intermediate products, and 25% for finished products.

TAX: There is a 10 or 18 percent Turnover Tax applied on CIF + duty. A Community Integration tax may apply, as well as excise taxes on products such as beer, wine and spirits, tobacco, perfumes, and cosmetic products (further definitive information is not available).

Cote D'Ivoire

TARIFF RESOURCES: CÃ´te dâIvoire applies the West African Economic and Monetary Unionâs Common External Tariff available from IZF (French only).

TAX: There is a 15-20 percent value added tax (VAT), a 1 percent statistical tax, and a 1 percent community solidarity levy. Agricultural, industrial, agro-industrial, livestock breeding, and the fishing industry products may be subjected to additional taxes. Levy and taxes are applied on CIF, except for VAT that is applied on CIF + duty + levy + all other taxes.

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Equatorial Guinea

TARIFF: There is a 5 percent duty on basic necessities, 10 percent on raw materials and capital goods, 20 percent on intermediate and miscellaneous goods, and 30 percent on consumer goods. Duty rate is applied on CIF.

TAX: There is a 5-12 percent turnover tax, a 15-40 percent Fiscal Tax and a possible Excise Tax. All taxes are applied on CIF.

Eritrea

TARIFF RESOURCES:Eritrea applies the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africaâs Common External Tariff of 0% for capital goods and raw materials, 10% for intermediate products, and 25% for finished products.

TAX: There is a value added tax of 22 percent for most products. Some products, such as basic necessities and foodstuffs, qualify for a reduced tax.

Ethiopia

TARIFF RESOURCES:Ethiopia applies the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africaâs Common External Tariff of 0% for capital goods and raw materials, 10% for intermediate products, and 25% for finished products.

TAX: There is a value added tax of 15 percent for most products, 1 per cent municipality tax and 0-12 per cent sales tax. Applied on CIF+duty.

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TAX: There is a 12.5 percent value added tax on most products applied on CIF + duty. There are additional taxes on some products. A Special Tax of 10 percent applied on the CIF + Duty is imposed on selected commodities, and an Excise Tax of applied on CIF is imposed on selected products.

TAX: There is a 15-20 percent value added tax (VAT), a 1 percent statistical tax, and a 1 percent community solidarity levy. Agricultural, industrial, agro-industrial, livestock breeding, and the fishing industry products may be subjected to additional taxes. Levy and taxes are applied on CIF, except for VAT that is applied on CIF + duty + levy + all other taxes.

Hong Kong:

Tariff Resource: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is a free port and does not levy any Customs tariff on imports and exports. There is also no tariff quota or surcharge, or value added and general services taxes. Excise duties are levied only on four types of dutiable commodities, namely liquors, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil and methyl alcohol.

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TAX: CVD, Customs Education/CESS and Special additional Duties may apply.

Iraq

TARIFF: There are no duties for products going to Iraq.

TAX: A reconstruction levy of 5 percent of the total taxable customs value of all goods imported into Iraq from all countries will be applied. Exceptions are food, medicine, clothing, books, humanitarian goods; goods imported by the CPA, Coalition forces, reconstruction contractors, NGOs, international organizations, diplomats, and Coalition governments; and goods imported under Oil for Food contracts. Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) Orders #38 and #47 outlining this can be found on the CPA website by clicking on "CPA Documents" and then "Orders."

TAX: There is 10 per cent VAT and 0-25 per import tax. Applied on CIF + duty.

Mali

TARIFF RESOURCE: Mali applies the West African Economic and Monetary Unionâs Common External Tariff available from IZF (French only).

TAX: There is a 15-20 percent value added tax, a 1 percent statistical tax, and a 1 percent community solidarity levy. Agricultural, industrial, agro-industrial, livestock breeding, and the fishing industry products may be subjected to additional taxes. Levy and taxes are applied on CIF, except for VAT that is applied on CIF + duty + levy + all other taxes.

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TAX: There is a 15-20 percent value added tax, a 1 percent statistical tax, and a 1percent community solidarity levy. Agricultural, industrial, agro-industrial, livestock breeding, and the fishing industry products may be subjected to additional taxes.

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Rwanda

TARIFF RESOURCE: Rwanda applies the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africaâs Common External Tariff of 0% for capital goods and raw materials, 10% for intermediate products, and 25% for finished products. Duties applied on CIF.

TAX: There is an 18 percent value added tax on virtually all goods with the exception of most products in Chapter 49 of the tariff schedule. The tax is applied on CIF + duty.

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TAX: There is a 15-20 percent value added tax, a 1 percent statistical tax, and a 1 percent community solidarity levy. Agricultural, industrial, agro-industrial, livestock breeding, and the fishing industry products may be subjected to additional taxes. Levy and taxes are applied on CIF, except for VAT that is applied on CIF + duty + levy + all other taxes.

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U-Z

TAX: There is a 15 percent value added tax for most products applied on CIF + duty. There is an additional 10 percent surcharge on many products as well.

For Assistance

After reviewing the resources presented here you may have new questions about free trade agreement countries or country markets with multiple fees or that express charges in the countryâs national currency. Read more information on FTAs, specifically whether or not a special document is needed or whether your goods qualify.

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